Job Summary: The Compliance Associate ensures all DOT qualified employees are in compliance with FMCSA hours of service regulations.
Essential Job Functions: Build and maintain driver profiles in PeopleNet Manage, research, and assign all unidentified driving events Track and audit all paper logs Manage uncertified logs and driver log conflicts Audit comdata fuel charges against driver logs Answer compliance calls to include: assist drivers with log edits, troubleshoot electronic logging device (ELD) malfunctions and proactively advise drivers on how to avoid violations Order PeopleNet parts and assist shops with troubleshooting hardware and software issues PeopleNet Fleet Manager back office maintenance and administrative duties including building new user profiles and managing assets Audit and document all hours of service violation and make contact with each driver Audit all personal conveyance and exception usage Verify all paperwork is accounted for on drivers not using an ELD File and save drivers six month history of hours of service violations Pull and save accident logs and any related reports Data entry and filing Provide after-hours support as needed on the compliance evening and weekend hotline (Per On-Call Schedule) Other related duties as assigned Qualifications: Required: High school diploma or equivalent Valid Driver's license in state of residency with acceptable driving record Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and submit to the company random drug and alcohol program Proficiency in basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Google Workspace Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of internal and external staff Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Preferred: Entry level experience in compliance, safety, or the transportation industry Knowledge of hours of service, FMCSA, or DOT regulations Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential function of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended period.
This is mostly a sedentary office classification, although standing in outdoor work areas and walking between terminal, safety lane, and commercial motor vehicles (CMV) operating areas for short periods can be necessary.
Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator, and to operate standard office equipment.
Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach push and pull.
Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
Work Environment: The duties of this job are performed in both an office environment, a commercial motor vehicle terminal environment, and outdoors, thereby experiencing some minor to moderate level of noise due to office/CMV equipment.
Exposure to various climate conditions, fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease, and gasses.